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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
A FIRE IN LONDON.


LDEpON, June 26,-Fire broke out in a
tenement house on Oxford street this
morning The flames spread so rapidly
several inmates were unable to escape.
Enormous crowds were attracted to the
spot One youth jumped from the top
story TO the ground and was instantly
killed His mother followed him in her
descent she struck upon the ratings in
fruat of the house and rebounded on the
heads of the crowd. She was conveyed to
the hospital. Another woman appeared
arms and moment later fell backward
in she flames. The charred remains of
herself and two children were afterward
discovered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
cos LETTUCE.

To develop its desirable qualities Cos
lettuce must be tied up after the heads
have formed, or else blanched under pots.
There are, of course, many sub-varieties
Of the types mentioned, which are worthy
of cultivation, but these represent sorts
that are known to prove satisfactory
under ordinary garden culture, and
therefore are desirable, especially when
only few varieties are grown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

\ new Seeding of the Florida honey
peach Las been originated, which is Il
week earlier than the honey.
Twenty thousand acres of new land has
been devoted to agriculture in Australia
this year
Professor Saunders has sent an outfit
of 100 bags of Russian wheat to Mani
toba and the northwest. Useful results
are anticipated.
Cotton worms have appeared in great
numbers in parts of South Carolina.
The Texas round up this year is re
ported as having been successful.
A convention of the agricultural chem
lists of the country will be held at Wash
ington, ID. c., August 1G.
The government of Victoria, Australia,
is spending at the rate of 100000 a year
to keep in check the increase of rabbits on
crown lands.
The cattle raisers of the west and south
complain that the grazing lands are being
rapidly absorbed for farming purposes,
and that stock raising on large scale
must soon come to an end, for want of
cheap feed and other Indispensable con-
VenicnceS
The national government is to buy 22i
acres of ground in the vicinity of Wash
ington for an experimental farm for the
agricultural department.
According to the latest statisticans the
number of persons in the United States
that are engaged in agriculture is 1910
493
1t is estimated that Dakota win produce
about $4,000, 900 bushels of wheat this
wear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

ERIE, Pa, June 24-Charles Williams
OF Cory blew out his brains last evening
on his wife's grave. In his left hand was
a note saying 81 here end worthless
life" The suicide was to have been mar.
riGd at the very hour when he took his
life, to Bessie Prentiss. News of the
tragedy was taken to the brilliant party
met 60 celebrate the wedding where the
bride was anXiously awaiting Williams
coming. All the people interested are
wealthy. Williams has been dissipating
Tor several months and it is said he was
bssng cOerced into distasteful marriage
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
GROWERS LETTER TO VICTORIA.


Sarcastic Criticism.
LONDON, June "a The Standard com
ments on President .Cleveland's letter to
the queen as follows: The address of
Mr., President Cleveland N behalf of his
fellow citizens stands above criticism, both
for intrinsic merit and for its representa-
tive weight, but we lHav be permitted to
see food for medit alton. Its head and its
Call, as one may say, are as far asunder as
the poles. Great and Good Friend" is a
touching, powerful and dignifed apos-
trophe, such as becomes the triumphant
scions of the Quakers and Crownists. But
within the first sentence we find the
weak and meanin gless form of your
majesty employed too, after our vulgar
English way, not in the third person sin
guiar, but in the second person plural.
The end is rank translation from the
usage Of the old French kings. And
pray God to have your majesty in his holy
keeping reads most gratefully and eX-
presses warm feeling, but Jealous repub-
HcanS might be rather shocked TO hear
that ii Is the archaic formula of royal cor
respondence-" sur &C, Scigleur ct tres
cher trcrc, JIG prize Dicu gun uous
at d0nS So Sdinte gdrdc" 1t Is
none the worse, however, on that account,
most of us will think, but somewhat in
consistent with the opening, Good
Friend Such simplicity of manner per-
maps, can no longer be sustained, even in
America. Perhaps all impulses of culture
lead to despotsm in government. 1t is
certain at least, that they revolt from
Atlantic are seeking culture, as we I'M
derStand, with hopeful eagerness. When
1t l. won, very large part of them will
Gray Tor sovereign OF their own.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

The curlcl lettuce is subdivision of the
cabbage There are number of varieties.
Some have loose. curlcd leaves, showing
the habit of the cabbage, though not
forming solid heads. Others form large,
flat heads with their curlcd leaves. Such
n lettuce is the "IIanson.' The outer
leaves are Il bright green, with prominent
light colorcd veins; inner leaves are white
and usually curved and twisted at the
base and very tender ana sweet. \ popu-
lar Curled lettuce in markets which de-
mand a large loose head is the black
seeded Simpson, the leaves of which are
large, thin and tender. This is very
popular sort in some portions of the west
for general market use. it being attractive
in appearance, of excellent quality, and a
better keeper than many other varieties.
An ornamental variety that recommends
itself for table observation-disclosures the
quality is not 50 good rs either of the
kinds dcscribed-is the green fringedn
lettuce
The Cos varieties Of lettuce are of quite
distinct habit, of Growth, the heads being
long and upright with narrow oblong
leaves. The Cos lettuce, at the east, is
considered quite Il dclcacy, being exceed
ing tender, brittle and highly favored.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

Gardeners who train their tomato
plants also practice pinching back the
side branches and stopping others just be-
yond where the fruit is formed. This
thinning out needs to be judiciously done,
A little brush or straw is sometimes
placed around vines trained as described,
to prevent any of the fruit from touching
the ground, thus keeping it in good con-
dition. Any device that will keep the
vines upright of course, answers essen
TALLY the same purpose as the ones men
toned. .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

OGIcAGo, June 26.-L. G. Pope, at one
tiuse 4 wealthy iron merchant in New
York, the partner of Smith Weed, and for
several terms member of the New York
Legislature, coming here about four years
ago from Montpelier, Vt, and for the last
Two years collector in the public works
department of the city, is an embezzler to
the amount of $4,000 He is supposed to be
lren
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
An Effective Rat Trap.

The rat trap shown in our illustration
is recommended by The Indiana Farmer
as one which anybody can easily make,
and which will repay for the trouble,
where there are rats about the corn crib,
house or barn.
Take II barrel, and cut n square hole as
large a. possible in one end, fastening the
portion cut out with ClcatS. This square
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
In the Flower Garden.

1t is not generally known that hyacinth
and tulip bulbs, lifted after the foliage be-
gins to die and kept in a cool, dry place
through the summer and reset in October,
will produce the most abundant and per-
feet flowers. This is worthy of trial
Annual border plants will he the better
for thinning out now if crowded, and the
Soil should be kept well stirred to promote
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

piece shoald be fastened back again as it
was. with hinge arranged so that the
piece will drop down, and little piece put
on the barrel head to keep it from raising
beyond the level OF the head. Fasten Il
bent piece Of hoop iron to the trap with n
handle projecting beyond the barrel, and
to this handle attach as much weight as
will just balance the square piece without
anything on it. Suspend piece of cheese
or other bait few inches above the mid
die Of the piece, so ;.rran.,ed that when the
rat alights on the top his weight immcGi-
atcly tips the trap, and into the barrel lie
goes. FIJI the barrel about Il quarter full
of water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
Failures for the Week,

NEW YORK, June 24.-The weekly re-
view OF trade issued by X. g. Dun and f.
russell * Co. gives the failures occurring
throughout the country the last seven
DAYS Il, III, for Canada 2G total 1877, as
compared with 2l3 last week and l73 the
week previous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

For a number of seasons seedmen and
progressive gardeners have made claim
that tomato plants when trained on a
trellis-as shown in the cut-or with
stakes and hoops, to grow upright, not
only bear larger quantity of fruit but
mature it earlier than when left to take
their own course
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
WALL STREET PUZZLED
Gonid, Field, Vanderbilt and Others Join
Hands in "a Deal,

NEW YORK, June 4.-Wall street was
puzzled today to account for the fact that
snch great decline could occur without the
dragging down of some bull houses which
have been carrying large lines of stocks
but this IS explained by reports that
Gouid, Field, 9. X. Vanderbilt and Phila-
delphla capitalists have taken up stocks
which were in weak hands and relieved
the holders of the necessity of sacrificing
them Cyrus Field, one report said, had
taken up S7,000000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
a Fire that scorohed Bread and Butter

WATERFOWL, Wis, June 24-The en-
sire plant of the Chicago. Milwaukee and
st. Paul rolling mills was burned lat
night. Loss $4,000. Two hundred men
are thrown out OF employment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01

What is there so excellent as the spec
tacle of an old man who believes in his
fellow menS-Signor Max.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-01
FARM AND GARDEN.
USEFUL AND TIMELY HINTS ABOUT
THE FLOWER GARDEN.

An Easily Made Rat Trap that Does
Effective Notwithstanding Tomato Plants
as tprights-Thrce Leading Types of
Lettuce Worthy of Cultivation.
furnish crisp. delicate salads for The table,
and which when grown in perfection find
ready sale in the markets. are &c bbaTe,"
"Cos' and "Iirlcd," widely differing in
appearance. The cabbage; The lest known
Of the three types mentioned, .hows n
round head formed of broad .preading
leaves.
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-27
STATE NEWS.

ONE day last week the Shreve'
port post office was robbed. s724 in
stamps was recovered.
The Grand Ledge of the Colored
Knights of Pythias will meet in Alex,
andria next year, on the third Monday
in April.
JUDGE G.. w. Hudspeth, of Ope.
lousas, died on the 18th inst. He was
a learned man and was greatly be.
loved in his section.
The Louisiana Press Association
has been called by President Jastrem.
ski to meet in Lake Charles on Tues.
day, June IA. A pleasant time is an.
ticipated.
The Ouachita National bank has
been organized at Monroe, with cap.
ital stock of $4,000, al! paid in. D,
A. Brearl, Jr., is to lie president, 7,
F. Millsaps, cashier.
The recent annual parade Of the
firemen in Thibadoux, was q grand
event. Delegations from Houma, Ma
poleonville and Morgan City, helped
to swell the ranks and add to the eclat
of the occasion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-27
Bargain in Music.

This Favorite Album of Songs and Bal
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-27
Enjoy Life.

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Another Art Craze.

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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-27
THE west,Monroe Onion gives an in

THE WestsMonroe Onion gives an inn
portant item of news. It says:
We are reliably informed that our ex-
congressman, Gen. J. Floyd King, is ne
gotiating'.fo for and will acquire title to
some 40, 900 acres of land mostly timbered,
all of which Is situated in the Fifth Dis
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of the Fifth District, and with keen
knowledge of perception and the political
influence which he holds over the Fifth
District we may reasonably expect reg
ular shaking up among the political dry
bones Of this district some time next year.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-27
Rheumatism and Neuralgia Cured In
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-27
All Nations and Creeds Unite to Hon.
or Him-The Pope's Jubilee.

The London correspondent Of the New
York Ford thinks that the growing pow
er of the Pope's political influences in
Europe is shown by the unusual attention
paid to him, and by the preparations
which are being made on all sides for the
celebration of the jubilee anniversary Of
his entrance to the priesthood. TIE day
of the ceremony is now fixed for the 31st
of December. There will DO an exhibit
ton opened in the gardens of the Vatican
on the LIST Of January, 1889, of the objects
of art sent to the Holy Father in honor Of
the occasion. Anything intended for a
present to the Pontif must be sent to
Rome before October 81, so that it can be
properly classified.
All the archb1shops and bishops
throughout the world have been invited
to be present at Rome during the festiv-
tiles. The dome of st. Peters will be il
Illuminated three nights previous to the
jubilee day. This will be the first occa-
s;on on which this has been done since
1870. 1t is said that every parish, how
ever small, throughout tho world will be
represented in this jubilee. All the
crowned royalties in Europe will send
presents. Queen victoria will send the
Pope copy of the Vulgate, richly bound.
The Empress Of China has officially an
nounced her intention of sending some
marvellous specimens Of Chinese e,nbroid-
cry. The Emperor of Germany's GIFT is to
be chalice Of pure gold, adorned with
immense diamonds, one for every member
of his family.
The Queen Regent Of Spain has sent q
ring, one brilliant alone of which is val
ued at $4,000. The Portuguese soye-
reigns likewise send rich presents, that Of
Queen Dona Maria Pia, who is the sister
Of King Humbert, being an alter cloth
worked by herself. The President of the
French Republic has already sent two i'm
mense Sevrcs vases. The French Arch
bishops and Bishops are bestirring them
selves to send gifts worthy of the occa-
sion. The Archdiocese of Lyons sends a
satin chasuble embroidered with gold,
bearing the arms of the Pope and of the
city of Lyons. The monks of Lerins have
prepared volume of marvellous illnmina.
tions magniicently bound in velvet
The Archdiocese Of Paris has decided tc
present tiara of gold, ornamented with
diamonds, sapphires and rubies. It is the
work of the eminent artist, Froment Meu
rice.
The German Catholics will send tn.
Pope collection of all literary and scien
tifc works published in Germany unde1
his reign, expressly bound for his accept
ance. The entire series will consist o
over twenty thousand volumes. The ex
hibition will be we'll worth seeing, as i
will consist of an incredible number o
things. The Sultan's Offering to the Pop,
is ring valued at $4,000 francs. TIL
Italian government has announced tina
the jubilee offering for the Pope will b
allowed to pass the frontier without be
ing opened, and will he delivered at tn
Vatican free of all customs duties.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-27

A FAMILY PoIsoNED--A terrible case of
poisoning happened at Chataigner In this
Parish,ia few days ago, that shows in a
strong. light the evils. of ignorance and
negligence. If the parties had been able
to read, the tragedy would not have hap
peaed; but not being able to read, they
should have been more cautious on that
account, and the poisoning would not
have happened, The circumstances as
related to us, arc as follows: Mrs. Ear
nest Fusilier's son, Esmegene, 'agod IS
years, had been sick several days with
slight fever; on Tuesday last, his grand
neither, Mrs. Francois..sL. Fusilier, at
whose house he and his mother were,
gave him what she thought was dose Of
quinine. Shortly afterwards he had
spasms and died.
On the following day, at the same house
while preparatiousswere being made 70,
the funeral, brother Of the deceased,
Ernest Fusilier, aged four years, having
fever, his married sister, Mrs. Alibe Gull.
Tory, gave him dose of the same qui-
nine. In q few minutes he had spasms
and died.
Mr.. Francois P. Ledoux, who was pre-
sent, suspecting the medicine was the
cause of these sudden deaths, called fol
the vial containing the same, and carried
it to Mr.. Dorsin P. Latieur, who announ.
eed from the label that it was strychnine
1t was by mere delay to take medicine
that another son of the family, aged II
years, who was unwell, missed being a
victim of the fatal drug.
About six weeks previous, Mr.. Francoi.
L. Fusilier, ST., planted field with rice
aud to get rid of the birds that were de-
stroying it he purchased..a vial of strych
nine from Messrs. Y. yidrine & Son, drug
gists, at Vile Plate, with which to poison
them. Only about half of it was used fo
that purpose, and Mr.. Fusilier put til,
vial away in his armoir for future use
Last Saturday he left ON visit to tn,
Gulf Coast in Calcasieu parish, and tax
ing his clothing from the armoir, the via
was removed from Its concealment ant
placed ou the front of shelf. His wifi
discovering it took it to her husband ant
asked him if it was not quinini. In tn,
hurry of the moment, and probably hav
ing forgotten all about the strychnine, h,
replied that he reekoned it was.
She put it in convenient place for MS,
in case Of sickness, and thus it happene,
that so terrible tragedy was wrought b,
ignorance and care'essuess-tSs. Landr,
Democrat,
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